Pam Crooks's Blog, page 164
April 7, 2022
Apple-y Ever After By Annee Jones
A few weeks ago, I posted on the Sweet Americana Sweethearts blog about the history of apple farming in North America. I discovered so much fascinating information about this topic that I decided to expand on it here. Archaeologists have found evidence of people eating apples since at least 6500 B.C. Did you know ... Read more
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April 6, 2022
Fashion Over Function
When I was pregnant with my daughter I did a needlepoint that said, “A daughter is a little girl that grows up to be a friend.” At the time, I hoped that it would be true. My oldest daughter, Julia, graduated from high school last year, and in just a few months, she’ll be ... Read more
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Julie Benson’s Winner
And the winner is… Becky Griggs Congratulations, Becky. Look for an email from me on how to receive your giveaway. Thank you everyone for spending part of your day with me and for your good wishes for my finger healing. Y’all are the best readers ever! Julie
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Kari Trumbo has a Winner!
Jcp is the winner of an ebook copy of To a Brighter Tomorrow! I’ll be sending you an email shortly. Congratulations!
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Annee Jones Comes to the Junction!
We’re so happy to see Miss Annee Jones coming to visit! She’ll be here Friday, April 8, 2022! How much do you know about apples? Miss Annee is going to talk about this delicious fruit and give some fun facts. She’s also toting a copy of Apples for Ashley to give to one lucky commenter ... Read more
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April 5, 2022
A Recipe From My Childhood
I don’t think I’ve shared this fact before, but I’m super clumsy. My father used to tease me and say they should’ve named me Grace. I always joke that even if there was only one piece of furniture in a room, I’d manage to bump into it and end up with a bruise. Well, I’ve ... Read more
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Writing About Disasters – Galveston Hurricane of 1900
As romance authors, we sometimes intentionally choose moments of historical hardship to write about, but why? Are we a bunch of heartless people, looking to pull on reader’s heartstrings? Not really (though maybe…) Most of the time, we choose these moments in history for a few reasons: It’s a good way to spread awareness ... Read more
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April 3, 2022
It’s Yee-Haw Day!
Welcome to Yee-Haw Day, the once-a-month day we’ve reserved to share our news with you – all sorts of fun news! So check out the post below to get the details on the kinds of things that make us go Yee-Haw!! Pam Crooks CHRISTIANA is Finally Here! Book 1 of the LOVE TRAIN Sweet Historical ... Read more
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Winnie’s Winners
Okay, I admit it, I’m a doofus! I created and posted this winner post then didn’t think anything more about it. Then a reader contacted me today and gently inquired as to whether I’d ever picked my winners. When I went back and looked I’d somehow futured dated it so that it never actually ... Read more
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E.E. Burke Has a Winner!
Wow! Thank you for visiting, Miss Elisabeth! We loved imaging ourselves a Pinkerton detective. Fun, Fun! It’s time for the drawing….. Drumroll ….. The random winner of the ebook Fugitive Hearts is……. SARAH TAYLOR Oh my goodness! We’re so happy for you, Sarah. Watch for Miss Elisabeth’s email and check Spam if you don’t see ... Read more
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